System Requirements

Cengage web-based learning platforms require broadband internet access and supported web browsers and plugins.

Supported Browsers

Supported browsers for different activity types may vary. If you are using SAM in MindTap, see SAM in MindTap System Requirements.

Windows®
  • Chrome™ 122 and 123
  • Firefox® 123
  • Edge 121 and 122
macOS™
  • Chrome 122 and 123
  • Safari® 16 and 17
Chrome OS™
  • Chrome 122 and 123
iOS
  • Safari 17 (iPad only)

Other browsers and versions than those listed might also work, but are not supported. If you have problems when using an unsupported browser version, try using a supported browser version before contacting Customer Support.

Workstation Recommendations

  • Download bandwidth: 5+ Mbps
  • RAM: 2+ GB
  • CPU: 1.8+ GHz / multi-core
  • Display: 1366 × 768, color
  • Graphics: DirectX, 64+ MB
  • Sound (for some content)

Learning Management System (LMS) Notes

  • For Blackboard Ultra, support is limited to basic LTI integration only; building block integration is not supported.